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"YC TT T -Br- HELP US MING DSSPA' HELP OUR GOVERNMENT HELP US HELP OUR cnr 2t J I- if? WIL rfff ft ft e3 8; ft .ft.. 5.1 V KW f r THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 20. 1918 jy ft-' ftv ft x ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 1 M WILMINGTO r The Wilmington concerns advertised in this taper, conscious of the fact that thousands of dollars are be ing sent out of this territory for goods that can be bought fet home, have' launched a campaign in the hope that it will create a stronger feeling of community interest a sentiment most vital for the prosperity of the entire Wilmington trade territory. In bold type, you there fore, read the slogan that they propose to popularize "BUY IN WILMINGTON." It is the purpose of the progressive concerns whose names appear in this paper, to present arguments by their advertisements of such convincing nature-that the pecYle of this community will respond thereto with the result that they will make a solemn pledge, to first en deavor to get what they need from home merchants be fore sending their money to mail order houses. The time for the consideration of this question could not be more opportune than the present. "Prepared ness" the watchword of the United States should be gin at home and can be exemplified in no more far-reaching manner than by real co-operation in this vitally im portant "BUY IN WILMINGTON" movement. It is a thought that should be taken to heart and given consider ation by every person who earns their living, or owes their success to this community. The "BUY IN WIUV1INGTON" movement is no sel fish propaganda of these progressive concerns who have combined in co-operative community appeal. They urge that you read the brief message they will give you from time to time through their ads in The Dispatch They invite you to give careful consideration to the mer chandise and prices presented. To talk this matter over with your friends and neighbors. If you do so, results are sure to follow. The firm resolve to "BUY IN WILMINGTON" will not only help the retail merchants, but the manufacturer and jobber, the farmers adjacent to our city, the general merchants in the nearby towns it will help every line of business, it will either directly or indirectly benefit every individual of this section. So, "BUY IN WILMINGTON." ft ft ft -jjj- -jjj '1 f ft 1 Jl' 1 I ft ft ft 't Mt 1 tw. .-I n .-IP
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